M2.0 Depth: 1.2 km

M2.0 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal)

UTC time: 2025-12-15 13:30:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal) on December 15, 2025 at 13:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

1.2 km

UTC time

2025-12-15 13:30:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Portugal

City

Altares

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.74700, -27.31000

Temperature

16.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

1.2 km

1.2 km — shallower than the regional average (5.6 km)

Regional average: 5.6 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Terceira

Distance: 2 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'023 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Portugal
Graciosa

Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 402 m ·Last eruption: -1950 ·Portugal
Sao Jorge

Distance: 68 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 1'053 m ·Last eruption: 1902 ·Portugal
Don Joao de Castro Bank

Distance: 83 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -13 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal
Pico

Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'351 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal
Fayal

Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'041 m ·Last eruption: 1958 ·Portugal

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